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As Trump's tariff 'Liberation Day' nears, investors are loading up on options and these stocks


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Tariff news has led to a volatile stock market over the past few months, but retail investors have been happy to use that as an excuse to buy the dip.

As the deadline for President Trump's tariff "Liberation Day" approaches, investors are increasingly turning to options trading and investing in specific stocks, according to a MarketWatch article. The article highlights that investors are betting on potential market volatility due to the impending tariff changes, with a focus on sectors like technology, industrials, and materials that could be significantly impacted. Notable stocks mentioned include those in the semiconductor industry, such as Advanced Micro Devices Inc. and Micron Technology Inc., as well as companies like Caterpillar Inc. and Deere & Co. in the industrial sector. The surge in options activity reflects heightened uncertainty and a strategic move by investors to hedge their portfolios or capitalize on expected market movements as the tariff deadline looms.

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[ https://www.marketwatch.com/story/as-trumps-tariff-liberation-day-nears-investors-are-loading-up-on-options-and-these-stocks-7ec03b85 ]

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